Cafe & Coffee Shop Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for cafe & coffee shop in food & beverage settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for cafe & coffee shop in food & beverage settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Strengthens local micro-economies by showcasing small-batch coffee and baked goods.
- Encourages responsible caffeine consumption through staff guidance and clear sizing.
- Supports arts and culture via small events, noticeboards, and community displays.
- Provides a relaxed third space for informal meetings, study, and remote work.
- Creates barista and customer-service skill development opportunities.
Typical hazards & measures
- Vehicle access and delivery hazards — Schedule deliveries outside peak customer hours, use trolleys with brakes, and cordon unloading zones. Keep pavements and curbs slip-resistant and well lit. Train staff in safe handling and ensure delivery vehicles do not obstruct customer access or fire exits.
- Outdoor seating areas — Anchor umbrellas, use slip-resistant mats, and separate seating from traffic with barriers. Clean tables frequently, provide adequate lighting, and remove furniture in severe weather.
- Customer aggression or disruptive behaviour — Train staff in de-escalation and refusal of service. Use CCTV and panic alarms. Post behavioural policies near tills. Log incidents and adjust opening hours if required.
- Fire hazards from compact equipment — Maintain extinguishers and fire blankets near coffee machines, toasters, and ovens. Clean crumb trays and ducts regularly. Never leave heating equipment unattended. Run quarterly fire evacuation drills.
- Slippery floors from spills — Use non-slip flooring and mats at entrances. Train staff to clean spills immediately and post wet floor signs. Inspect high-risk zones (coffee machines, milk stations) every hour and record corrective actions.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Cafe & Coffee Shop to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
- Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.
FAQ
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Can I download a PDF?
Yes - download a clean, professional PDF at the end.
Can I edit a saved assessment?
Yes, personal and unlimited members can edit saved assessments from the account dashboard.